Barbara Williams Obituary

Age

October 6, 2023

Hampton, VA

With heartfelt sadness, the family of Barbara Williams announces her passing on October 5, 2023. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 from noon to 6:00p. m. at the funeral home. A homegoing celebration will be held at 11:00a. m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at New Bethel Cathedral Cogic, 457 Fox Hill Road, Hampton. Interment will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12 noon at Roanoke Salem Baptist Church, 2757 Cornwallis Rd, Garysburg, NC In lieu of monetary donations, please make financial contributions to Foundation For Women's CancerHTTPS://foundationforwomenscancer. org To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Barbara Williams, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. There are no gallery images. #recaptcha-container label {display: none}Upload a PhotoLabel: *Image: *Gallery:Obituary Photos Required Confirmation: Upload Gallery Image

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